So, let me tell you about this whole Purdue “P” thing. I got myself into this mess and figured I’d share my adventure, so maybe you can learn a thing or two from my experience.
It all started when I was accepted to Purdue University. Man, was I excited! This is a big deal school, you know? Founded way back in 1869, it’s one of the largest universities in America, but it doesn’t feel overwhelming, which is nice.
First things first, I dove into their website. I found that Purdue has this Honors College thing that gives out Pillar Awards. That’s for students who go above and beyond, do research, show leadership, you get the picture. It sounded pretty cool, but to be honest, I was just trying to figure out how to register for classes at that point.
Then I discovered there’s this other part of Purdue called the Polytechnic Institute. That’s where they teach you all the practical, hands-on stuff. Engineering technologies, computer stuff, construction, even aviation. It seemed a bit more my speed, but I was still figuring out my major, so I put that on the back burner.
I started digging into how to write papers and cite sources because, let’s face it, that’s a huge part of college. I found that Purdue uses this APA style. I’m not gonna lie, it was confusing at first. They have all these rules about authors, and how to cite things in the text. It made my head spin a little.
But here’s where it got interesting. I found this thing called the Purdue OWL. It’s like an online guide for writing, and it had all this information about APA style. They even had tutorials and quick guides. That was a lifesaver, I’m telling you.
- I spent hours on the OWL website, trying to make sense of it all.
- I printed out a bunch of pages, highlighted stuff, and made notes.
- It was a mess, but I slowly started to get it.
Then, there’s the whole “Unfinished Block P” thing. I had no idea what it was when I first heard of it. But then I learned it’s like a symbol. It means that even after you graduate from Purdue, your journey isn’t really over. You carry all your memories, friendships, and lessons with you. It’s a nice thought, right?
I also found out about Purdue Libraries and these things called Research Guides or LibGuides. Apparently, they have tailored content for specific courses and majors. That sounded super helpful, but I haven’t really used them much yet. I’m still trying to navigate the basics, you know?
Navigating the Course Catalog
Speaking of the basics, I spent a good chunk of time on the Purdue course catalog. It’s this massive online bulletin where you can find every single class they offer. Let me tell you, it’s a lot. I searched through courses, read descriptions, and tried to figure out what I was actually interested in. It was overwhelming, but also kind of exciting.
So, that’s where I’m at with this whole Purdue “P” thing. It’s been a learning curve, for sure. I’ve stumbled through websites, gotten lost in citation styles, and tried to decipher course descriptions. But I’m getting there, one step at a time. And hey, at least I have a better understanding of that “Unfinished Block P” now. It’s all part of the adventure, right?
